Steve Thorp’s small, poetic essays are written against the backdrop of conflict in modern culture, politics, economics, ecology and psychology. Each piece stands alone but together the collection coalesces into a gentle, intuitive polemic that seeps into the consciousness.

"This is an incredible book! It's immensely powerful, thought-provoking and inspirational. I love the way it's written, I love the chapter headings, and it's so easy to dip into. It's enhanced by the beautiful illustrations throughout. This book is a keeper." Morag T

"I think this book is going to stay with me forever. The kind of book that I will pick up and read sections, pick up and immerse myself in. The balance and purity make me calm and yet excite me at the same time. I picked your book up at Bath Artisan market. I read the page on Childhood and welled up - I think it is a wonderfully written, thought provoking marvel." Dawn J

"My mum who is a life coach was very, very happy with her Christmas present. Thank you!" Fenneke W.

This four-part pamphlet weaves words and images in ways intended to surprise, challenge and even delight. The theme at the heart of Trails, is the price paid by young girls whose eyes and fingers were ruined by years of work in the English Lace-making industry in the 19th Century. Elaine’s evocative three-dimensional piece, ‘Tell me’, was the starting point. Steve’s words echo the work and suffering that was punctuated by the simple, repetitive tells sung by these forgotten workers.

A short story. On a dark stormy night in October, Jack writes a farewell note to his daughter and leaves his home for the very last time. ‘Punishment’ is an unexpected tale of fairies, magic and matters of the other realm.

A story about a feisty little girl called Lilly Mae who lives on a cloud and changes the weather according to her moods. With its quirky rhyme and beautiful illustrations, Lilly Mae is sure to charm parents and children alike.

'This book is a fantastic tool for parents and children alike. It opens up a dialogue on mood and how our emotions can affect our actions - and how, in turn, our actions affect other people. These types of books; stories with a modern moral message are the type that demonstrate why books are just so important for children.' The Tester Family

This little book of poetic meditations by writer and therapist Steve Thorp is an encouragement to sustain the kind of beautiful, joyful and resilient life that might make a difference in our troubled world.

These small soul meditations are mindful prose-poems standing as tools in the space between earth and spirit, hope and despair, individual practice and collective activism.

They are exploratory waymarks for our journeys through this landscape.

"A beautiful and inspiring little book with lovely illustrations. This would make a wonderful gift!' Laura W

"I keep ordering copies of this book for my friends ever since I bought one for myself. It's an absolutely beautiful book - it has touched my soul and my friends' too. I love the way it's written and I love the intriguing chapter headings. The beautiful illustrations draw you further into the meditations. A joy! And yes, it's a keeper." Morag T.

Published by Raw Mixture Publishing in 2016

ISBN: 978-0-9928647-6-7

Size: 105x148mm (80 pages)

POETRY PAMPHLETS

Lost Beauty is Steve's longest work and features poetry inspired by the landscapes of West Scotland, the North East of England and Pembrokeshire.

Life and The Fixing of Things are both pamphlets that were produced as a collaborative project with spiritual artist Kim Major-George.

Blue Marble is an eco-poem about the Earth, how we humans see it, and what we are doing to it.

It was inspired by Sarah Wint’s ‘Gaia Garden’, part of The Daisybus Gardens near Solva in Pembrokeshire. Sarah is creating a series of small gardens inspired by the people, places and themes she encountered on her journey to fifty gardens around the UK in her Daisybus. You can find out more at: www.daisybusgardens.com